Calcium zinc silicate (CaZnSi₂O₆) is an engineered ceramic compound combining alkaline earth, transition metal, and silicate phases. It is primarily investigated in research contexts for bioactive and biocompatible applications, where the presence of zinc provides antimicrobial or bioactive properties while the silicate matrix supports bone integration and controlled dissolution behavior. This material family is notable for potential use in bone scaffolds and regenerative medicine where dual functionality—structural support combined with biological activity—offers advantages over conventional calcium silicate or hydroxyapatite ceramics.
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| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Density(ρ) | 0.1361 | lb/in³ | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Band Gap(Eg) | 4.402 | eV | — | ||
Magnetic Moment(μB) | 0.000 | µB | — | ||
Seebeck Coefficient(S) | -125.6 | µV/K | — |
| Property | Value | Unit | Conditions | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Energy Above Hull(ΔEhull) | 0.000 | eV/atom | — | ||
Formation Energy(ΔHf) | -2.800 | eV/atom | — |